Senior Construction Manager

Kent•Bay City, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Kent is looking for a Senior Construction Manager to be based in Bay City, TX. This position will be onsite, with some possibly remote locations for extended durations. Under direction from the Construction Project Manager and the respective Project Manager, you will direct the day-to-day operations of a particular project or group of projects, implementing plans and policies to achieve the overall objectives to ensure maximum operating results and has the responsibility and authority to ensure that the project meets the company’s safety and quality standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) OR extensive construction experience (a minimum of 15 years) related to the oil & gas industry, or demonstrated equivalent via experience
Demonstrated ability to put the Health and Safety of stakeholders at the forefront and translate into daily communication and action.
Experience working with environmental regulations as they pertain to the oil & gas industry.
Prior direct experience in managing EPC, EPCM projects up to $350 million.
Downstream Petrochemical, Energy or related experience and US Gulf Coast project experience is required.
MS Office (Excel and Word) proficiency will be needed.
Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal/rapport building skills necessary to work effectively as a team member, and to plan/coordinate processes for results.
Contribute to a team environment by accomplishing related results in a cooperative and supportive manner.
Works autonomously without direct supervision.
Must be able to work within the rigors of project execution and create an environment of trust and sound decision-making.
The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

Responsibilities

Plans, manages, and controls construction activities on the assigned project, including overseeing field operations, site safety, productivity, schedule, quality work, and trade contractor and supplier coordination.
Assists in the recruitment of Construction personnel for the assigned project(s).
Incorporates safety and environmental responsibility into daily action.
Incorporates positive interpersonal skills when communicating or interacting with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and all personnel.
Supervises, directs, and evaluates the performance and activities of the assigned construction personnel to ensure quality completion of construction services assignments on time and within budget limits.
Coordinates and controls all construction management activities, including scheduling and claims administration, job progress monitoring and job coordination with multiple contractors for the assigned project.
Provides internal consultation to construction representatives in project offices and acts as a technical resource to other function groups within the company.
Employs organizational skills that effectively minimize obstacles that negatively impact the project. When obstacles arise, employ sound decision making/problem solving skills to resolve the issue.
Recognizes the responsibilities charged to the managerial position and the significant impact they have on profit or loss, ultimately influencing corporate success or failure.
Assists in estimating and preparing proposals, developing bid strategies, estimates, techniques, etc. Reviews final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal quotation and presentation.
Provides technical direction in negotiating contracts, change orders, etc., as required.
Manages and administers the Construction personnel assigned to the project, including budgets, staffing, work assignments performance evaluations, etc.
Successfully integrates technical, business, and human objectives to achieve desired results.
Plans, staffs, and supervises all project activities through subordinates to insure a cohesive operational unit.
Supervision of Superintendents, Quality Manager, HSSE Manager, Project Controls Manager, Materials Control Manager, Subcontracts Manager.
Internal working relations with Project Management and Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Corporate Functions, and Embedded teams.
All other duties as assigned.
In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.